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This book provides an overview of extremophiles and their applications across various industries. It explores the fundamental characteristics of these microorganisms and their role in sustainability, focusing on enzyme production, biofuel generation, bioplastics, and environmental conservation. Contributing authors analyze the mechanisms that enable extremophiles to thrive in extreme conditions and examine their practical uses in industry.
Chapters provide expert analysis of the latest research on the biotechnological applications of these microorganisms. Topics such as biofuels, bioplastics, and other sustainable technologies are discussed, alongside real-world applications. The book emphasizes how extremophiles can be utilized for industrial, environmental, and medical applications, offering practical examples of sustainable technologies.
Researchers in microbiology, biotechnology, environmental science, chemical engineering, and related fields will gain valuable insights into the mechanisms of extremophiles. Industry professionals and students will also find the book beneficial for understanding the sustainable applications of these microorganisms.
By presenting the latest advancements and real-world applications, this contributed volume encourages readers to consider how extremophiles can address pressing environmental issues such as plastic biodegradation and renewable energy production. It serves as an essential resource for those aiming to contribute to sustainable development through scientific and technological innovation.

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This detailed collection compiles established and cutting-edge experimental methods and protocols in plant hormone research, indispensable for understanding the role of hormones in governing various aspects of plant growth, development, reproduction, and responses to environmental cues. The book offers insights into recent discoveries in phytohormones, ranging from the initial isolation and quantification techniques to cutting-edge molecular methodologies. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips for troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Authoritative and practical, Plant Hormones: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal guide to furthering research into this cornerstone of modern plant science.

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Biomimetics, Bionics, Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Biomimicry are terms describing the branch of science between the studies of natures solutions and their inspiration on engineering sciences and technologies. Bioinspiration is viewed as using almost all biological phenomena to stimulate research in non-biological sciences and technologies for modifying and improving human life and welfare. Within the last three decades, these topics are covered by a large number of publications (journals, books). These scientific topics are developed through a myriad of studies that cover different biomimetics fields ranging from structures, materials, behavior, and performances, to architecture and management. These topics undoubtedly play a major role in our attempts to establish sustainable development. Many books either present a compilation of examples or treat one specific topic. Our book provides an integrative functional approach linking biological questions and the engineering applications supported by numerous studies at various levels, from a large diversity of organisms (and their components) to diverse responses to the constraints of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This book makes a significant contribution to some of the questions related to functional studies associated with bioinspiration. 
In this book, we decided to build a consortium of editors involved in the two main disciplines that play essential roles in our holistic approach of bioinspiration and must be integrated to optimize the bioinspired solutions: biology and physics. The main objective of the volume is to summarize the field of research from a large number of key examples, and to integrate functional studies with the bio-inspired technologies. It is increasingly clear that we must develop an integrative approachone that brings together biologists understanding of how and why organisms function with the guiding principles that drive progress in the engineering sciences.

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Building and Training Generative AI Models

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A Practical Guide to Generative AI Development and Scaling

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This book is a hands-on, technical guide to building and deploying generative AI models using advanced deep learning architectures like transformers, GANs, VAEs, and diffusion models. Designed for AI engineers, data scientists, and ML practitioners, it offers a practical roadmap from data ingestion to real-world deployment and evaluation.
The book starts by guiding readers on selecting the right model architecture for their application, be it text generation, image synthesis, or multimodal tasks. It then walks through essential components of model training, including dataset handling, self-supervised learning, and core optimisation techniques such as backpropagation, gradient descent, and learning rate scheduling. It also delves into large-scale training infrastructure, covering GPU/TPU usage, distributed computing frameworks, and system-level strategies for scaling performance. Practical guidance is provided on fine-tuning models with domain-specific data and applying reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), model quantisation, and pruning to improve efficiency. Key challenges in generative AIsuch as overfitting, bias, hallucination, and data efficiencyare addressed through proven techniques and emerging best practices. Readers will also gain insight into model interpretability and generalisation, ensuring robust and trustworthy outputs. The book demonstrates how to build scalable, production-ready generative systems across domains like media, healthcare, scientific simulation, and design through real-world examples and applied case studies.
 
By the end, readers will gain an understanding of how to architect, optimise, and apply generative models across diverse domains such as media creation, healthcare, design, scientific simulation, and beyond.
What you will learn;

Learn how to choose and implement generative modelsVAEs, GANs, transformers, and diffusion modelsfor specific use cases.
Master training optimization techniques such as backpropagation, gradient descent, adaptive learning rates, and regularization.
Apply best practices for large-scale training using GPUs, TPUs, and distributed computing frameworks for performance scaling.
Boost model efficiency through quantization, pruning, fine-tuning, and RLHF to enhance output quality and reduce overhead.

Who this book is for:
AI Engineers and Machine Learning Practitioners looking to build and deploy generative models in real-world applications.  Data Scientists working on deep learning projects involving text, vision, audio, or multimodal generation.

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This book presents a critical examination of the global drug prohibition system, focusing on its historical development, societal impact, and inherent contradictions. Drawing from a wide array of interdisciplinary perspectivesaspanning law, politics, history, sociology, and economicsathe author explores how the criminalization of certain substances has not only failed to curb illicit drug use but also created harmful collateral consequences, particularly in Latin America.

The book critiques the so-called "War on Drugs," initiated in the 1970s, and highlights its detrimental effects on marginalized communities, particularly in Brazil, where militarized police forces control poverty-stricken areas. Through a compelling analysis of the legal and geopolitical factors behind drug prohibition, it highlights the illegitimacy and social costs of punitive drug policies. This book emphasizes the urgent need for a paradigm shift towards drug regulation, arguing that the current punitive approach exacerbates human rights violations and perpetuates systemic violence.

The work further offers practical solutions for reform, proposing alternative models of drug control that prioritize harm reduction and public health. With a focus on the necessity of global cooperation and the ethical imperative to protect human dignity, the book challenges readers to rethink entrenched ideologies surrounding drug use and criminal justice.

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Analysis and Control of the Variable Density Incompressible Navier-Stokes Equations

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The main objective of this book is to provide an introductory study to the variable density incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. We will deal with their motivation, the main related mathematical problems, the main techniques used to solve and/or control the systems and the main open questions arising in the subject. Additionally, the detailed description of some (more or less) elementary numerical techniques is given. The book is intended to be useful to Master and PhD students and young researchers interested by the analysis and control of nonlinear partial diierential equations (PDEs), particularly those concerned with applications to mechanics, engineering, biology, economics, etc. We have tried to adapt the explanations, the proofs of the results and the proposed exercises to this level. Accordingly, we hope it will be readable, understandable, and useful for someone familiar with basic results on linear functional analysis, measure theory, and numerical analysis. We consider questions concerning fluid mechanics which are in part purely theoretical (existence, uniqueness, regularity, stability). In part, connected with applications (specific solutions, particular geometrical situations, the behavior with respect to some parameters, the limit as space dependent initial densities tend to a constant, the limit as viscosity tends to zero). Also, motivated by control theory (optimal control and controllability problems. At the end of each chapter, we have proposed a collection of exercises whose resolution can help to understand the arguments and techniques. Some of them are relatively easy, but others are more involved, may need nontrivial results and may even lead to new contributions to the field. Very frequently, help hints are provided. A collection of open problems can be found in the field. Some of them are recalled. Hopefully, this will generate interest among young researchers.

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Marko Antonio, Enrique; Rojas-Medar, Pablo; Fernandez-Cara, Braz e Silva

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Novel Deep Learning Methodologies in Industrial and Applied Mathematics

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This book presents a collection of research papers exploring innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Industrial and Applied Mathematics (IAM). It begins with an introduction to the knowlEdge Platform, a software solution for managing the AI lifecycle in Industry 5.0, integrating AI, IoT, and edge computing to support human-AI collaboration across cloud-to-edge systems. The next chapter offers an accessible overview of geometric deep learning, focusing on geometric algebra transformers and their applications. Another contribution discusses eXplainable AI (XAI), highlighting how Clifford geometric algebra can enhance AI interpretability. Further, an improved Quaternion Monogenic Convolutional Neural Network Layer (QMCL) is presented, demonstrating resilience to brightness changes and adversarial attacks. The book also addresses the challenge of balancing computational efficiency, privacy, and accuracy in distributed AI, proposing model partitioning and early exit strategies. A data-driven method for fault prognosis in wind turbine main bearings is introduced, using industrial-scale turbine data. Finally, recent publicationsparticularly those following the International Congress of Industrial and Applied Mathematics 2023are reviewed, offering insights into emerging research directions in AI and IAM.

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This book provides a detailed review of emergency cardiac surgery, which accounts for approximately 4% of cardiac procedures performed, yet carries a six-fold increase in operative mortality compared to elective surgery. Emergency cardiac surgery lies at the intersection of multiple clinical disciplines and is often underreported in large databases and national audits, while existing risk stratification models lack predictive value and training and education remain limited. This book outlines strategies for the management of precarious clinical conditions, such as critical coronary and valvular disease, aortic dissections and endocarditis, as well as the systems and support mechanisms required for high-risk cardiological interventions that may necessitate emergency surgery. It also addresses cardiothoracic trauma in both inpatient and out-of-hospital settings, vascular and thoracic conditions requiring emergency interventions, and the acute care of specific vulnerable populations, including pediatric patients and those awaiting heart transplantation. Emergency Cardiac Surgery provides essential knowledge from leading experts to help clinicians identify pathology and apply best-practice approaches to the management of these conditions. It represents a multidisciplinary effort that includes input from general and interventional cardiologists, cardiologists with specialist interests in electrophysiology and heart failure, vascular surgeons, and cardiac surgeons with expertise in coronary, valvular, aortovascular, congenital and transplant surgery. Certain sections have been specifically written by and will be of great interest to emergency care physicians, anaesthetists, and perfusion scientists. This is the first book dedicated to this important clinical area, which poses a significant impact on optimal patient outcomes, quality improvement and policy making.

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The Handbook of Paper-Based Sensors and Devices

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This collection on paper-based sensors is the second volume of a four-volume Handbook devoted to the consideration of all aspects of paper devices from the synthesis of nanocellulose and paper manufacturing to the discussion of the features of their fabrication and use. In particular, the second volume describes all types of sensors that can be fabricated based on paper and cellulose and presents a comprehensive and detailed analysis of all aspects of the fabrication and application of these sensors in environmental monitoring, biomedicine, healthcare, agriculture, food industry, and other fields. As for paper bioengineering and environmental engineering, as well as paper electronic devices intended for electronics, optoelectronics, and energy technology, they are considered in the subsequent volumes.
The books allow the reader to understand the current state of paper-based sensors and devices and the role of paper in the development of a new generation of sensors and electronic devices with increased efficiency for various purposes. 
World-renowned experts with extensive experience in developing nanocellulose-based technologies, paper sensors and electronic devices are among the authors of this collection. The Handbook of Paper-Based Sensors and Devices is an authoritative reference for materials scientists, biologists, physicians, and biochemical engineers as well as for chemical, biomedical, environmental, electronics, agriculture engineers and the food biotechnologists, working in R&D industry and academia. It further stands as a valuable teaching tool for university faculty and students working in chemical sensing, biosensing, biomedicine, biomaterials, environment protection and remediation.

Illustrates the unique properties of paper and nanopaper make them adaptable for use in a wide range of applications;
Considers in detail the synthesis/modification of nanocellulose intended for use in various fields;
Analyzes the specifics of manufacturing paper-based flexible and wearable sensors and systems for various applications.

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This book presents an in-depth guide designed for students, researchers and professionals seeking to harness the power of LaTeX, which is a high-quality typesetting tool widely used in academia, engineering and scientific communities for producing well-structured, complex documents. It is crafted to demystify LaTeX, equipping readers with the skills to create professional-quality documents from simple articles to complex reports, theses and books. The book covers both basic and advanced aspects of LaTeX and addresses common challenges faced by LaTeX users, such as structuring long documents, creating mathematical equations, managing bibliographies and incorporating graphics. By providing a clear progression from fundamental to advanced topics, it aims to make LaTeX accessible and practical for students, researchers and professionals across disciplines.

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Complex Networks & Their Applications XIV

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Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Complex Networks and Their Applications: COMPLEX NETWORKS 2025, Volume 1

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This book highlights cutting-edge research in the field of network science, offering scientists, researchers, students and practitioners a unique update on the latest advances in theory and a multitude of applications. It presents the peer-reviewed proceedings of the XIV International Conference on Complex Networks and their Applications (COMPLEX NETWORKS 2025). The carefully selected papers cover a wide range of theoretical topics such as network embedding and network geometry; community structure, network dynamics; diffusion, epidemics and spreading processes; machine learning and graph neural networks as well as all the main network applications, including social and political networks; networks in finance and economics; biological networks and technological networks.

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Innovations and Interdisciplinary Solutions for Underserved Areas

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8th International Conference, InterSol 2025, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 3a4, 2025, Proceedings

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This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th EAI International Conference on Innovations and Interdisciplinary Solutions for Underserved Areas, InterSol 2025, held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, during July 34, 2025.
The 19 full papers and 3 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions.They were organized in topical sections as follows: Artificial Intelligence and Applications; Networks, Security, Blockchain and Applications; Information and Communication Technology; and Short Papers.

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The Practice of Visual Ethnography: Examining Identity and Lived Experiences of Marginalised Communities

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This book presents visual ethnography as a transformative approach to understanding, documenting, and representing the layered realities of marginalized communities and often-overlooked institutional contexts. It demonstrates how visual storytelling tools ranging from photography and video to infographics and spatial mapping can uncover the subtle social, cultural, and economic dynamics that traditional textual research tends to miss. Drawing on diverse case studies, the volume shows how visual narratives not only illuminate lived experiences but also foster collaboration and challenge dominant representations.
By highlighting its multidisciplinary reach, the book situates visual ethnography within the intersecting domains of urban studies, development research, and policy engagement. It also delves into the ethical and methodological dimensions of visual storytelling, underscoring its potential to bridge academic inquiry with public understanding and policymaking. Ultimately, this work advocates for visual ethnography as a vital instrument of inclusive research and transformative communication, one that amplifies marginalized voices, strengthens social connections, and inspires meaningful change in contemporary urban and social landscapes.
Readers will be drawn to its inventive methods, compelling findings, and thought-provoking themes, which together weave strong links between scholarship, advocacy, and on-ground practice.

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Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Proceedings of the 4th International Conference, ICTA 2025, Volume 2

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This book presents the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology (ICTA 2025) which comprises 57 rigorously peer-reviewed papers that capture the dynamic progress of ICT research and its practical impact across engineering and digital domains.
The book addresses key frontier areas including mechatronics and automation, AI-powered vision and language models, and multimedia technologies, showcasing methodological innovations and system-level implementations that bridge theory and real-world deployment. The selected contributions reflect both academic rigor and technological relevance, underscoring the role of ICT in advancing intelligent systems and digital transformation.
As part of the Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS) series, this book provides a valuable reference for researchers, educators, doctoral candidates, and industry practitioners seeking validated approaches, emerging research directions, and application-driven insights.

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Innovations in Initial Mathematics Teacher Education

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The book Innovation in Initial Mathematics Teacher Education (IMTE) provides innovative perspectives on content, pedagogy and assessment in IMTE. New perspectives on how content in IMTE has changed to include, for instance, STEM, sustainability, inclusive practices, and new approaches, pedagogy and formative assessment practices in relation to mathematics education in response to the changing educational landscape in this volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. The book considers a great number of different international perspectives, and finalises with the discussion of future directions for the field of research in IMTE.

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This contributed volume offers a variety of cases dealing with resource mixes in textile production. Growing regulatory and consumer pressure is pushing fashion brands toward sustainability. Climate change and resource depletion make sustainable practices essential for the future of fashion. As sustainability becomes a critical focus in industry practices, this book serves as a resource for students, educators, and professionals seeking to embrace and implement sustainable practices in industry.

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Diese Studie untersucht, wie Lernende im schulischen Franzosischunterricht L2-Interaktionskompetenz entwickeln. Auf der Basis eines longitudinalen Videokorpus wird sowohl die Kommunikation zwischen Lehrkraften und Lernenden als auch die Interaktionen zwischen Lernenden analysiert. Dabei wird die duale Natur von Unterrichtsinteraktion  als Kommunikationsgelegenheit und Lehr-/Lernsituation  als relevante Teilnehmendenkategorie herausgearbeitet.Die Arbeit vergleicht verschiedene Interaktionstypen im Hinblick auf ihre Spracherwerbspotenziale und untersucht, wie sich das Verhalten der Lernenden uber die Zeit verandert. Detaillierte Beschreibungen von Entwicklungsverlaufen geben Einblick in die Formulierung von Redebeitragen, Sequenzorganisation, Reparaturpraktiken und Themensteuerung.Die empirisch gewonnenen Ergebnisse werden schlielich fremdsprachendidaktisch reflektiert: Lehr-/Lernpotenziale diverser Interaktionssituationen, der Einfluss physischer und sozialer Faktoren sowie verschiedene Konzeptualisierungen von Sprache und Interaktion. Daraus ergeben sich konkrete Empfehlungen fur die Forderung von L2-Interaktionskompetenz im Unterricht und in der Lehrer:innenbildung.

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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is frequently used as an adjunct to the management of acute and chronic wounds. NPWT generally utilizes a foam/dressing interface attached to the surrounding skin with a drape connected to a suction source through a flexible tube. This device is used to draw tissues together and remove wound exudate. There have been numerous innovations and novel approaches to the original design, utilized extensively for over 30 years. 
Despite its widespread adoption and numerous publications, this is the first comprehensive book on these popular therapies. The technology and mechanisms of action are presented in detail, followed by its application in a variety of nonsurgical/surgical settings, from many specialties. This text will be of great interest to multiple surgical, medical, nursing and physical therapy disciplines, including clinicians involved in soft tissue reconstruction, elective and non-elective surgery, and conservative wound care.

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QualitAtsmanagementsysteme fA14r KMU im Baugewerbe zur PrAvention von BaumAngeln im Wohnungsneubau

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Dieses Open-Access-Buch widmet sich einer zentralen Problemstellung der Baubranche, indem untersucht wird, welchen Beitrag Qualitatsmanagementsysteme leisten konnen, um Baumangeln im Wohnungsneubau praventiv entgegenzuwirken.  In der Bauwirtschaft besteht bei Qualitatsmanagementsystemen einerseits trotz bestehender Zertifizierungen ein erheblicher Aufholbedarf und andererseits sind Baumangel allgemein ein bekanntes vorherrschendes Problem im Wohnungsneubau. In dieser Forschungsarbeit werden deshalb die Themengebiete Qualitatsmanagement, Baumangel und Pravention gesondert herausgearbeitet, miteinander verknupft und empirisch untersucht, um konkrete Verbesserungsmoglichkeiten abzuleiten und die Qualitat von Bauprojekten langfristig zu steigern.

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Proceedings of the E-Learning and Smart Engineering Systems (ELSES 2025)

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This is an open access book.
This conference explores the synergy between artificial intelligence, science, literature, and communication to design innovative and inclusive learning systems. It will highlight how these disciplines can collaborate to transform e-learning through intelligent tools, enriched cultural and scientific content, and multidimensional pedagogical approaches.
The theme of this 4th edition allows us to unite diverse disciplines to rethink digital learning while addressing the social, cultural and scientific dimensions of intelligent e-learning systems.